septicaemia
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of septicaemia
C19: from New Latin, from Greek sēptik ( os ) septic + -aemia
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Smout urged everyone to be alert to the signs and symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which can include a fever, headache, rapid breathing, drowsiness, shivering, vomiting and cold hands and feet.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
The government agency said people should be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which can include a fever, headache, rapid breathing, drowsiness, shivering, vomiting, plus cold hands and feet.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
It is used to treat illnesses ranging from septicaemia to pneumonia to meningitis.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
The deaths of 25 elephants in neighbouring Zimbabwe from septicaemia in the same year cast some doubt on algal toxins being the reason for the Botswana deaths.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2024
NEPHRITIS.—Congestion and inflammation of the kidneys commonly occur in mixed and specific infectious diseases, such as septicaemia, pyaemia and influenza.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
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